The City has extended to September 7 its deadline for proposals from non-profit organizations seeking up to $5,000 to create new and original artistic works.

Grants are available in the fields of dance, theater, music, and literature.Applicants must be tax-exempt, charitable 501(c)(3) organizations (as defined by the Internal Revenue Code) in the City and County of Honolulu.The projects must benefit the people of Oahu.Projects must take place between December 1, 2007, and November 30, 2008.

Proposals must be received by Friday, September 7, 2007, 4:30 p.m., at the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts, 530 South King Street, Room 404, Honolulu, Hawaii96813. Hand-delivered proposals must be submitted during normal business hours, Monday through Friday, between 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Only one grant will be awarded to an organization in any one fiscal year (July 1 to June 30).Funds are not granted for scholarships, to benefit individuals, or for religious programs.Grants are generally not approved for conferences, festivals, or operating support.

For information regarding application proposals, contact the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts, at 523-4674 or e-mail at moca-grants@honolulu.gov.